Cap & Cartridge Boxes

This is a Civil War leather percussion cap pouch. The leather throughout the box is stiff and the flaps are tough to open. Moderate surface cracking overall. The outer flap had the integral closing… (490-1036). Learn More »

This carbine cartridge box is a nice, original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. This specimen is constructed of strong, supple, black… (516-213). Learn More »

This Navy fuse box is in used but good condition. The outer flap has crazing throughout. The latch tab is sewn to the underside of the flap and is in good condition with only minor surface crackling.… (516-210). Learn More »

Maker mark [inner flap]: "Watertown/Arsenal/1863." Leather is in fine condition and has been retouched to fine black sheen, with chip on top right corner, small scratch on lower corner and light… (612-20). Learn More »

The leather of this percussion cap box is in very good condition overall. The outer flap shows light creases on the edges and some minor surface finish loss, but the leather is strong and supple. The… (801-184). Learn More »

Standard issue Federal cap box of bridle leather in good condition. The outer flap has moderate to severe surface crackling with much finish loss in area of the latch tab. However, the flap and tab… (713-11). Learn More »

Pre-Civil War militia box made by J. Boyd & Sons of Boston. The Boyd Co. has a long history of making leather accouterments for the Government that began in the 1840’s. This box meas. approx.… (344-1397). Learn More »

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In 1859 the US Marine Corps regulations changed. The prized Mamaluke style sword was replaced with the same regulation sword used by the Army. This would later be reversed and today the Marines still carry the Mamaluke sword. It is exceedingly rare… (870-52). Learn More »